Droid Building 101
World Maker Faire 2017
MAKER
Paul Gentile
Paul Gentile is a Maker, self-described professional geek, and author of MAKE: Magazine's Comprehensive Guide to Building a Realistic R2-D2 Replica. He and his wife have two boys and together they have a passion for making, scouting, video games, and technology. Paul is a founder of Soldering Sunday (solderingsunday.com) and a Trustee of FUBAR Labs, New Jersey’s first Makerspace.
Schedule:
Sunday, September 24
Zone 3 - MAKE: Electronic3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Have you ever wanted to build a R2-D2, BB-8, or other Astromech Droid? Come meet the makers who bring R2 and other Star Wars droids to life. Learn where to start and get your questions answered. A fun and informative panel for all!
What inspired you to begin investigating your topic or inspired you to make your project?:
R2-D2 is an iconic character and if you are going to build a droid, why not start with one of the most famous ones of all times. The project takes on prop making, robotics, animatronics, electronics, mechanics, and so many other facets that makes it so interesting to tackle as a maker.
